AVI may refer to:
People with the given name Avi, a common Israeli name:
John R. "Johnny" Cash (February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003), was an American singer-songwriter, actor, and author, who has been called one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Although he is primarily remembered as a country music icon, his songs and sound spanned many other genres including rockabilly and rock and roll—especially early in his career—as well as blues, folk, and gospel. This crossover appeal led to Cash being inducted in the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Gospel Music Hall of Fame.
Cash was known for his deep, distinctive bass-baritone voice; for the "boom-chicka-boom" sound of his Tennessee Three backing band; for his rebelliousness, coupled with an increasingly somber and humble demeanor; for providing free concerts inside prison walls; and for his dark performance clothing, which earned him the nickname "The Man in Black". He traditionally started his concerts by saying, "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash." and usually following it up with his standard "Folsom Prison Blues".
Lawrence T. Nichols is a professor of sociology in the Division of Sociology and Anthropology at West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia. Dr. Nichols is renowned for his scholarly research. He serves as editor of The American Sociologist, a peer-reviewed journal that examines the history, current status, and future prospects of the discipline of sociology. Dr. Nichols also has a great rapport with students.[citation needed] His teaching method makes extensive use of categorization of concepts. He is credited with establishing criminology concentration at West Virginia University. Dr. Nichols was born in Chicago, Illinois, on December 21, 1947. He received an AB (1969) and MA (1973) from St. Louis University and a Ph.D. from Boston College in 1985.
One of his particular claims to fame is the postulation, with Anthony F. Buono, of the Stockholder–stakeholder model of corporate social responsibility in the seminal work, "Stockholder and Stakeholder Interpretation of Business' Social Role".
They always say... Stick to what you know
Plot
After seven years in solitary, Jake Green is released from prison. In the next two years, he amasses a lot of money by gambling. He's ready to seek his revenge on Dorothy (Mr. D) Macha, a violence-prone casino owner who sent Jake to prison. He humiliates Macha in front of Macha's lieutenants, leaves, and keels over. Doctors tell him he has a rare disease and will die in three days; Macha also puts a hit out on him. Loan sharks, Zack and Avi, demand Jake's cash and complete fealty in return for protection. Jake complies, and through narration and flashbacks, we watch him through at least three days of schemes, danger, and redemption. Who is his greatest enemy?
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Your mind will not accept a game this big
Jake Green: There is something about yourself that you don't know. Something that you will deny even exists until it's too late to do anything about it. It's the only reason you get up in the morning, the only reason you suffer the shitty boss, the blood, the sweat and the tears. This is because you want people to know how good, attractive, generous, funny, wild and clever you really are. "Fear or revere me, but please think I'm special." We share an addiction. We're approval junkies. We're all in it for the slap on the back and the gold watch. The "hip, hip, hoo-fucking-rah." Look at the clever boy with the badge, polishing his trophy. Shine on, you crazy diamond. Cos we're just monkeys wrapped in suits, begging for the approval of others.
Macha: So how exactly did this one manage to disarm and overpower a four-time national bodybuilding champion? Drag him half a block, throw him over six-foot wall, and then feed him to his own gun?
[first lines]::Jake Green: One thing I've learned in the last seven years: in every game and con there's always an opponent, and there's always a victim. The trick is to know when you're the latter, so you can become the former.
Jake Green: [Mr. Green in the elevator, after being convinced by his friends not to take the stairs] Now I've got to spend the next two minutes, shaking... and sweating... like a crack whore looking for a fix... Should have taken the stairs... cause it's getting very... very tight in here.
Zach: Did you get anything from the old lady?::Jake Green: No.::Zach: Did you get anything from Horwitz?::Jake Green: No.::Zach: Why not?::Jake Green: Because he didn't have it.::Zach: Listen, pal. Either he pays or you pay.::Jake Green: I pay anyway.::Zach: Don't be a smartass.
Jake Green: Oh, I know you're still there... cause I can feel you dying. I can hear you tapping me... for a little nutrition. Now who's looking for a fix? It gets a little tight in here, do you? Well, you're not wrong... cause the walls are moving in. No food here. Not today, sunshine. My eyes are open and the restaurant's closed. Jog on. Slide off. Find someone else to fill your pipe. Someone, who won't see you coming... or know, when you're there.
Avi: The greatest con, that he ever pulled... was making you believe... that he is you.
Jake Green: I am rich. Seriously fucking rich.::Jake Green: Now I'm richer. A lot fucking richer.
Macha: What? He missed? Sorter never fucking misses.
Macha: What is this? Where were security?::French Paul: They gased them. We found them tied up.::French Paul: 12-tone permanent Eagle Safe, Mister D. It was impossible to break into.::Macha: Well, it wasn't fucking impossible to move, now, was it, Paul?::Macha: What did anyone take it for? We don't even use that safe, do we, Paul?::Macha: Paul?::French Paul: Not usually, no.::French Paul: Sam Gold's powder was in that. Came in yesterday.::Macha: No, Paul. You're wrong.::Macha: Try again.::Macha: You stupid motherfucker.